Annan vs Nairn
Which is better to live in? Distance: 180.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Annan offers lower property prices by roughly 23%. Nairn has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Annan edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Annan
£162,680
Nairn
£210,131
Crime Rate
Annan
2028.6
Nairn
1874.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Annan
72.0%
Nairn
66.0%
Avg Download Speed
Annan
273.7
Nairn
115.5
EPC Rating
Annan
64.6
Nairn
55.8
Median Income
Annan
£28,015
Nairn
£28,676
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandBuyers will find Annan more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £162,680 versus £210,131 in Nairn. The most affordable entry point in Annan is a flat at £86,885, while in Nairn it is a flat at £122,118.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 29% pricier in Nairn (£122,118 vs £86,885).
Price Trend (23 Years)
Over the last 21 years, Nairn prices grew faster — 132% vs 92%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in ScotlandCrime is lower in Nairn (1,874.3 per 1,000) compared to Annan (2,028.6 per 1,000), a 8% difference. The most common crime category in Annan is other-crime, while in Nairn it is other-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: other crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in ScotlandSchool quality favours Annan: 72% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 66% in Nairn.
Annan School Inspection Breakdown
72% of 108 schools (93 primary, 15 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Nairn School Inspection Breakdown
66% of 52 schools (44 primary, 8 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Annan | Nairn |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 108 | 52 |
| Primary | 93 | 44 |
| Secondary | 15 | 8 |
| % Top two bands | 72% | 66% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Annan enjoy 273.7 Mbps on average, while Nairn lags behind at 115.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.3% of premises in Annan and 85.1% in Nairn. Gigabit availability stands at 47.4% in Annan and 10.8% in Nairn.
Annan is the faster of the two by 137% on average download speed (274 vs 116 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Annan is band D (score 64.6), ahead of Nairn's band D (score 55.8). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,360 in Annan and £1,373 in Nairn. 41.8% of homes in Annan have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 47.4% in Nairn.
Nairn has more energy-efficient housing — 47.4% reach band C or above, vs 41.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Annan has a population of 8,780 while Nairn has 9,960. Median household income is £28,676 in Nairn and £28,015 in Annan. The median age is 43.8 in Annan and 40.6 in Nairn. Employment rates stand at 73.3% in Annan and 76.7% in Nairn.
| Indicator | Annan | Nairn |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,780 | 9,960 |
| Median Age | 43.8 | 40.6 |
| Median Household Income | £28,015 | £28,676 |
| Employment Rate | 73.3% | 76.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 63.5% | 62.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.2% | 28.6% |
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